> What is the processing time for European countries? IRRELEVANT There's no reason why you should be prevented from traveling just because you applied for so

> What is the processing time for European countries? IRRELEVANT There's no reason why you should be prevented from traveling just because you applied for some document. Next you'll argue that noone is being prevented from traveling, technically. Don't bother. There's also no reason to require the _employer_ to handle all immigration matters. The initial application? Sure. But then allow the employer to file for his permanent residency. Let them file for visa extensions. Let them transfer employers without risk. Maybe get another source of income. _Let the spouses work!_ There's no reason to limit a household to a single income. And so on. That's how its done in many countries in Europe. You may say "you should go to those countries then". Many have. But you don't know the full extent of the issue until you are in the system. At which time you have relocated your family, upended your life, and staked your career in the system.